Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $40,810 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $24,020
90th percentile $50,360
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,020
    25th
    $31,910
    50th (median)
    $40,810
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $50,360

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 43% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Duluth, MN-WI $49,950
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,650
    Connecticut $46,800
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,560

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,030
    Nursing Assistants$39,360
    Medical Assistants$44,370
    Dental Assistants$38,370
    Phlebotomists$39,140
    Massage Therapists$61,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Salt Lake City, UT is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.74 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.7% above the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,020 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,910.